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Has Anyone Lost The Weight Gained Due To Genvoya When Switching Back To Stribild Or Any Other Med?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
London, UK

Hi guys, like many that take Genvoya I too have gained 36 pounds while taking Genvoya.

When I was diagnosed Positive I still had a high CD4 and was otherwise healthy, so it’s not that I gained because I was malnourished.

My doctor agreed to switch me back to Stribild as I never had issued or gained weight with Stribild. My question is if anyone switched from Genvoya back to Stribild or any other med and lost the Genvoya weight? My cholesterol is also really high! I really hope this works, it’s… read more

August 26, 2020 (edited)
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A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member thank you, how much did you gain with genvoya and how fast did you lose it when going vegan?

August 26, 2020
A myHIVteam Member

I have this issue too. I use Genvoya. Looking for a way to reduce abdominal fat

September 4, 2020
A myHIVteam Member

Anyone else?

September 1, 2020
A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member wow congrats! Well done! Are you still on genvoya?

August 27, 2020

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